Lexington Academy of Martial Arts - LAMA

Lexington Academy of Martial Arts operates at 949 National Avenue, Suite 180, in Lexington, Kentucky. Known locally as LAMA, the academy provides traditional martial arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for students across the Lexington community. Program options include L'il LAMAs, juniors martial arts, adult martial arts, youth Jiu-Jitsu, and adult Jiu-Jitsu. Chief Taekwondo instructor Tina Hersel, a 6th Dan black belt in Taekwondo, oversees the striking and traditional forms curriculum. Hersel and the instructional staff focus on instilling discipline, focus, respect, and confidence in students, teaching practical self-defense skills alongside balance and coordination drills. Classes accommodate students starting at age 4 through adult levels, featuring structured belt promotion testing and after-school enrichment options. Training covers kicking combinations, defensive blocking, joint manipulation, and ground grappling. Families and adult practitioners can contact the Lexington facility to arrange an introductory class.